The news came on the heels of a report of a suspicious package discovered on the steps of House side of the U.S. Capitol. It is unknown at this time if the package is related to the evacuation of the North Lawn.

Fox News reporter Chad Pergram tweeted that a man has been arrested for "unlawful entry" on the steps of the Capitol. At this time it is unclear if the man under arrest is the suspect connected to the suspicious package.

USCP arrest man for "unlawful entry" on Capitol steps. Suspicion s pkg was nearby. Tests are negative. Re-opening the east plaza now